Wire-mesh fastener for posts.



J. K. WHITEHILL.

WIRE MESH FASTENER FOR POSTS.

APPLICATION PILEDMAY 3, 1913.

1,098,865, v Patented June 2, 1914.

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JOHN K. H I-IITEHILL, 0F GLABINDA, IOWA.

WIRE-MESH EASTENIER FOR POSTS.

Specification of Letters Patent.

Patented June 2, 1914.

Application filed May 3, 1813. Serial No. 765,295.

To all whom it may concern Be it known that I, Join" K. lViirrnniLn, a citizen of the United States, residing at Clarinda, in the county of Page and State of Iowa, have invented certain new and use ful Improvements in lVire-Mesh Fasteners for Posts, of which the following is a specification, reference being had therein to the accompanying drawing.

This invention relates to a wire mesh fastener for posts and has special reference to a device which will efficiently and securely hold the strand of wire or mesh fence in en gagement with the post.

Another object of this invention is the production of a mesh fastening member which is provided at its outer end with a twisted portion which will securely hold the strand of wire in engagement with the post and also prevent the strand from slipping in case strain is brought to bear thereon.

Vi ith these and other objects in view this invention consists of certain, novel combinations, constructions and arrangements parts, as will be hereinafter fully described and claimed.

In the accompanying drawing: Figure 1 is a side elevation of a post showing the mesh fasteners and a portion of a fence carried thereby. Fig. 2 is a rear elevation of the device illustrating the means for preventing the mesh fasteners from being d 'awn through the post. Fig. 3 is an enlarged detailed view of the mesh fastener and the strand of wire showing the post partly broken away. F 4 is an enlarged detailed view showing how the strand of wire is carried by the mesh fastener a por tion of the mesh fastener and the post being broken away. Fig. 5 is a section taken on the line 5-5 of Fig. 1. Fig. (3 is section taken on the line 6-6 of Fig. 8. I

Referring to the accompanying drawing by numerals it will be seen that the device comprises an ordinary post 1 which is formed of cement or other plastic material through which there are formed a plurality of transversely extending apertures 9.. The apertures 2 are adapted to receive the mesh fastening members, and each fastening mem her is formed of a single strand of wire bent intermediate its ends so as to form parallel arms 3 and a loop 4. The vertically extending retaining rod 5 is passed through the loops 4t for preventing the strain of carrying a wire fence by the forward portions of the mesh fastening members from pulling the members through the transverse apertures 52. The end portions of the vertical red 5 are provided with the hooks G which are adapted to prevent the rod 5 from slipping through the loops 4; and in this manner become disengaged froin the mesh fastening members whereby the mesh fastening members would be allowed to pass through the transverse apertures 2 and in this manner cause the wire fence to fall.

A fence which is used in con'ibination with this device may be a mesh fence or a plurality of single strands, as desired. However, each strand that is carried by the mesh fastener members will comprise a strand 7 which passes around the outer portion of the lower arm 3, as clearly illustrated in Fig. i. This strand then passes between the pa 'allel arms 3 and over the top strand so as to extend in the same direction as it did before it was wound about and passed between the parallel arms 3. The outer end of the arms 3 are then twisted together and bent downwardly as illustrated at 8, and in this manner binds the portion 9 of the strand 7 which passes between the arms 3 in firm engagement with the post, while the downwardly bent hook portion will also hold the strand 7 against the post. In this manner it will be seen that the mesh fastening members will hold the mesh fence or wire strand securely upon the post and should any undue pressure or strain be brought to bear upon the fence, the hook portion and the twisted portions will. prevent the strand carried thereby from being forced from engagement with the mesh fastener and fence post.

From the foregoing description, it will be seen that a simple and cfiicicnt device has been produced for supporting a mesh fence or single strand of wire securely upon the post and which is provided with a simple and efficient means for preventing the strands of wire from slipping or becoming disengaged relative to the post due to undue pressure or strain.

Since the rod 5 passes through the loops 4, each mesh fastener will be firmly braced at its inner end and since the arms are twisted. about each other at their outer ends, the mesh fastener will be braced, at its ends also. Since each mesh fastener is formed in this manner the wires 7 can not twist the arms 3 out of their correct position as each mesh fastener is securely braced at each end thereby forming a rigid central structure.

Having thus described the invention, what is claimed as new, is:

1. A mesh fastener comprising a pair of parallel arms, said arms adapted to be passed through a post, one of said arms adapted to be positioned above the other of said arms, a strand of wire adapted to pass around the lower arm and be positioned between said arms, and extending around and over the other arm so as to form a substantially S-shaped portion, the outer ends of said arms adapted to be twisted about each other so as to securely hold the portion of said strand that passes between said arms in position for preventing the strand from slipping from engagement with the mesh fastener.

2. A mesh fastener comprising a pair of parallel arms, said arms formed from a single strand of wire bent intermediate its ends, one of said arms being positioned above the other arm and adapted to extend through a post, a rod passing through the bent portion of said arms for holding said mesh fastener in position, a strand passing around and be tween said arms for forming a substantially S-shaped structure, the outer end of said arms being twisted about each other and bent to form a downwardly extending hook portion, said twisted ends and hook portion adapted to securely hold the strand in position and prevent the same from slipping when undue pressure is brought to bear thereon.

In testimony whereof I hereunto aihx my signature in presence of two witnesses.

JOHN K. WHITEHILL.

Witnesses 'Gr. VIM. Rrormnnson,

EARL PETERS.

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